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Mount Cheeseman Snow Forecast - 12th May 2025

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Mount Cheeseman Snow Report and Forecast

Snow Forecast for Mount Cheeseman

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This is the Snow Forecast for Mount Cheeseman, New Zealand for 16 days from 12 May.

Updated 11 May 2025 21:34 CDT.

Mount Cheeseman Snow Forecast Highlights
Next Snow Expected20 May
Next Snow Amount2cm
Next 48 Hours2cm
Next 7 Days3cm
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For Forecast detail, see below.

For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Mount Cheeseman.

Forecast for today in Mount Cheeseman

Max 6℃
Min 3℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ to daytime highs around 6℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Mon
12

Snow unlikely

MixedCloudCloudCloud

Clear spells early, then cloudy later.

Mount Cheeseman has 2cm new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.

Mount Cheeseman Snow Report

Mount Cheeseman Snow Depths and Conditions.
Upper Snow Depths5cm
Lower Snow Depths1cm
Snow Conditions1cm Fresh Snow
Snow in last 24Hrs+1cm

Mount Cheeseman 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Mount Cheeseman from OpenMeteo
Mon
12
Tue
13
Wed
14
Thu
15
Fri
16
Sat
17
Sun
18
WindNW F2W F2NW F3NW F3NW F3NW F3
1,874m
4℃
Cloud
3℃
Fog
1℃
Cloud
+2cm
3℃
Cloud
4℃
Fair
2℃
Light Snow
+1cm
-3℃
Clear
NW F2W F2NW F3NW F3NW F3NW F3
1,707m
5℃
Cloud
4℃
Fog
2℃
Cloud
+1cm
4℃
Cloud
5℃
Fair
3℃
Light Snow
+1cm
-2℃
Clear
NW F2W F2NW F3NW F3NW F3NW F3
1,540m
6℃
Cloud
5℃
Fog
4℃
Cloud
+1cm
5℃
Cloud
6℃
Fair
4℃
Light Snow
0℃
Clear
Snow Line

varying 1,749m
to 1,540m

1,540m

Max Town6℃5℃4℃5℃6℃4℃0℃
Min Town3℃-1℃0℃3℃3℃-2℃-3℃

This table shows the average forecast snowfall, the maximum temperature, and expected general weather at resort, lower and upper mountain levels. For daily forecast details, see below.

Mount Cheeseman Medium-Range (7-Day) Snow Forecast Detail

Note :- Mountain weather is extremely dynamic; the forecast below will change. Any forecast snow may move forward or back in the forecast, and predicted snowfall depths will be revised in subsequent updates.

Max 6℃
Min 3℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ to daytime highs around 6℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Mon
12

Snow unlikely

MixedCloudCloudCloud

Clear spells early, then cloudy later.

Max 5℃
Min -1℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -1℃ to daytime highs around 5℃
Freeze-thaw from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Tue
13

Snow unlikely

Lt RainFairFogFog

Light rain, fair, fog later.

Max 4℃
Min 0℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 4℃
Freeze-thaw from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Wed
14

1cm to 2cm New Snow

CloudCloudLight SnowCloud

Cloudy, light snow, cloudy later.

Snow Line from 1,749m to resort level.

Max 5℃
Min 3℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ to daytime highs around 5℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Thu
15

Snow unlikely

MixedMixedCloudMixed

Clear spells, cloudy, clear spells later.

Max 6℃
Min 3℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ to daytime highs around 6℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Fri
16

Snow unlikely

FairFairFairCloud

Fair early, then cloudy later.

Max 4℃
Min -2℃

Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -2℃ and rising to 4℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Sat
17

up to 1cm New Snow

Lt RainLt RainCloudMixed

Light rain, cloudy, clear spells later.

Snow falling to resort level.

Max 0℃
Min -3℃

Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as -3℃ and not getting above 0℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sun
18

Snow unlikely

MixedClearClearClear

Clear spells early, then clear sky later.

This Snow Forecast for Mount Cheeseman, New Zealand gives the predicted Snowfall and Freezing Levels for the next week.

The forecast snowfall depths given are the likely average accumulations for the Lower and Upper slopes. The actual snow depth in Mount Cheeseman, on any given piste or itinerary, may be dramatically different, particularly if the snowfall is accompanied by high winds and/or varying air temperatures.

Snow Forecasts beyond two days ahead are subject to significant change and variable reliability.

Mount Cheeseman Snow Forecast updated at 21:34 CDT, next update expected imminently.

Snow Forecast near Mount Cheeseman

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Mount Cheeseman
Snow Report and Forecast 48 HrMonTueWedThuFriSatSun 7 Day
Temple Basin-2cm
Craigieburn-1cm

Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Mount Cheeseman

Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Mount Cheeseman, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Mount Cheeseman, but like any mountain, snow conditions change throughout the season, from day to day, and even from hour to hour.

Whether you’re sticking to the marked pistes or venturing off-piste, here’s what you need to know:

Pistes (Groomers) or Off-Piste

These can be a world apart, regarding snow conditions, even ignoring the difference between the natural terrain features to be found off-piste and the generally controlled surfaces and slopes of a pisted (groomed) run.

  • Piste Conditions can range from fresh powder to firm, icy surfaces, particularly after warm spells or a busy day on the mountain with the passage of many skiers.
  • Off-Piste Conditions are far more variable. Wind and sun can quickly transform fresh snow into wind crust or slushy layers, whilst cold weather can preserve stashes of powder many days after a snowfall.

WARNING - skiing off-piste (out-of-bounds) at Mount Cheeseman is uncontrolled and un-marked slopes are not made safe (from avalanche risk) or patrolled. Always check local advice, know the Avalanche Risk Level, ski with safety kit (and know how to use it), and never ski alone.

Analyzing Weather and Snowfall Forecasts

Whilst no forecast can tell you exactly how snow conditions in Mount Cheeseman will develop, checking the forecast regularly should give you an idea of what to expect.

New snowfall can bring fresh powder and refresh the surfaces of pisted runs. Powder can be tracked out quickly at busy times, but in less crowded and shaded areas, fresh snow can linger for days.

Changes in weather conditions, such as milder temperatures, rain or wind, can degrade snow quality. Conversely, cold, stable weather can preserve conditions for extended periods.

Predicting Future Snow Quality

Regularly check our snow and weather forecasts for Mount Cheeseman for changes that may affect snow quality. Forecast snowfall depth and recent snowfall are good indicators of what to expect.

Use historical data and recent snow reports to understand past snow conditions and anticipate future changes.